Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots hit by China's rare earth restrictions, says Musk

Elon Musk warns rare earth magnet shortage may delay Tesla’s robots

China’s halt this month on exports of magnets containing heavy rare earth metals has affected Tesla’s plans to manufacture Optimus robots.

Elon Musk Warns China’s Rare Earth Restrictions May Delay Tesla Robots

China’s halt this month on exports of magnets containing heavy rare earth metals has affected Tesla’s plans to manufacture Optimus robots.

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Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots hit by China's rare earth restrictions, says Musk

China had earlier imposed new export controls on seven rare earth elements and magnets used in everything from defense to energy to automotive technologies.